First, John Brown was an American abolitionist. According to “John Brown (Abolitionist).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 6 Dec. 2017, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Brown_(abolitionist). “John Brown was an American abolitionist who believed and advocated that armed insurrection was the only way to overthrow the institution of slavery in the United States.” John did not want slavery in the United States. According to History.com Staff. “John Brown.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/john-brown, “ John Brown was a radical abolitionist who believed in the violent overthrow of the slavery system.” John Brown wanted to overthrow slavery. …show more content…
According to “John Brown (Abolitionist).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 6 Dec. 2017, “In 1859, Brown led a raid on the federal armory at Harpers Ferry to start a liberation movement among the slaves there.” He led a place where people can keep their war weapons. According to John Brown (Abolitionist).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 6 Dec. 2017, “John Brown treason against the commonwealth of Virginia, the murder of five men, and inciting a slave insurrection, he was found guilty on all counts and was hanged.” John Brown was a bad person because he killed five